In a significant push for connected mobility in India, Samsung Wallet has rolled out a digital car key feature that lets owners of select Mahindra electric SUVs unlock, lock, and even start their vehicles directly from their Galaxy smartphones — no physical key required. This feature adds a new dimension to Samsung’s digital ecosystem, bringing everyday convenience and security to the forefront of the EV experience in 2026.
🛠️ Digital Car Key for Mahindra EVs — How It Works
With the latest update to Samsung Wallet, compatible Galaxy devices can now act as digital car keys for Mahindra’s electric SUVs, starting with the XEV 9e and BE 6 models. Once the digital key is registered in the Wallet app, users can simply tap or hold their phone near the vehicle door to unlock or lock, and place it on the wireless charging pad to start the car — streamlining everyday use and reducing reliance on traditional key fobs.
This digital key approach uses Near‑Field Communication (NFC) and, on selected Galaxy models that support Ultra‑Wideband (UWB), offers even faster and more secure proximity authentication. Features like biometric or PIN authentication via Samsung Wallet and Samsung Knox security platform ensure that only authorised users gain access to the vehicle.
🔑 Easy Key Sharing and Remote Security
One of the standout capabilities of the Samsung Wallet digital key is secure sharing. Users can grant temporary access to friends or family members right through the app, with the ability to manage and revoke access at any time — ideal for shared vehicle use or lending the car to someone temporarily.
In the event a smartphone containing the digital key is lost or stolen, Samsung Find services allow users to remotely lock the device or delete the stored digital key data — adding an important layer of security against unauthorized access.
📈 A Seamless Connected Experience in the Galaxy Ecosystem
This digital key functionality is part of Samsung’s broader vision to make Samsung Wallet a central hub for digital life, integrating payments, IDs, tickets, and now vehicle access all in one secure app. The platform’s expansion into car connectivity aligns with global trends — Samsung Wallet already supports digital keys for various international brands, and the Mahindra integration marks a major milestone in India’s rapidly growing EV market.
Mahindra becomes the first Indian original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to partner with Samsung for this feature, signaling a shift toward deeper collaboration between tech platforms and automakers. It also underscores Mahindra’s commitment to intelligent mobility and user‑centric EV ownership experiences.
📌 Availability and Devices
The Samsung Wallet digital car key feature is rolling out in phases, and will be supported on select Galaxy smartphones with relevant hardware capabilities (such as NFC and UWB) — including recent Galaxy S and Z series devices.
While the rollout continues into 2026, Galaxy users who own a Mahindra XEV 9e or BE 6 can look forward to a future where their phone does more than just call and pay — it’s now the master key to their electric car.
